CME Group reports Q1 adjusted EPS $3.36, consensus $3.38

Reports Q1 revenue $1.88B, consensus $1.91B. “In a world in which risk has become the new normal, 2026 is off to a record-breaking start as clients around the world turn to CME Group’s (CME) trusted, regulated markets to hedge across asset classes and in all trading environments,” said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy. “Robust demand for our products drove Q1 average daily volume up 22% to a record 36.2 million contracts, including records in all six asset classes. This exceptional market participation translated directly into record financial performance, with revenue rising 14% and adjusted net income and diluted EPS increasing 20%. Efficiencies provided to our client base also hit a new high in Q1 with over $85 billion in average daily margin savings, and we’re very pleased to further extend our FICC cross-margining agreement to end-user clients later this month. Looking ahead, innovation remains central to our growth strategy. We will continue to work closely with our clients as we expand the range of products and services we provide to help them manage risk and pursue opportunities in a rapidly evolving marketplace.”